Staff
We acknowledge that we are in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Kwantlen, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo and the Tsawwassen First Nations. As well, we acknowledge the Inuit and Metis Nations peoples who live and work on these territories.
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE GLOBAL END (MISSION)
The Surrey Board of Trade exists so that its members and the greater business community have a business climate conducive to their success which validates the use of membership fees.
1.1. Businesses in and associated with Surrey have opportunities and supports to succeed
1.1.1. Businesses have the tools, connections, and resources they need domestically and internationally.
1.1.2. Businesses outside of Surrey are aware of business opportunities in Surrey
1.1.3. Surrey supports innovation
1.1.4. Business to business connections thrive in Surrey
1.1.5. Surrey supports a thriving regional and international business climate.
1.2. Government decision-makers have information on current and emerging issues and how their decisions impact business
1.2.1. Business has a definitive voice in Surrey
1.3. Surrey is attractive to business
1.3.1. Businesses, community organizations, and government have the opportunity to collaborate to make Surrey safe, inclusive, and affordable
1.3.2. Businesses have access to a diverse workforce with relevant skills
The Surrey Board of Trade Team
Indra Bhan
Interim CEO | Chief Operating Officer
indra@businessinsurrey.com
Indra Bhan is the Interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey’s city-building business organization which supports business and attracts business to Surrey. Indra is a business and community leader, having held executive roles in the not-for-profit and the corporate sector for over 38 years. She is known as an expert in corporate communications and community engagement.
Born in Fiji, Indra completed her education in Business Management, and at 19, she began her career in the corporate sector. She spent 15 years in senior management roles before she joined the Surrey Board of Trade in 2003. In 2011, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Surrey Board of Trade.
Indra leads the Surrey Board of Trade’s efforts to advocate on behalf of its members and enhance business competitiveness in Surrey. She is charged with leading the implementation of the Surrey Board of Trade’s Global Ends (Mission) and strategic plan.
“My passion revolves around connecting people and creating links. My role is to listen and to create genuine opportunities that add value to businesses.”
In her personal time, Indra is a runner and loves travelling.
